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Associate-3% vs national median105 grads tracked

Communication and Media Studies at Casper College

Ranked 25th of 35 associate programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,959
middle 50%: $20,354 – $42,467
Median · 5 years out
$39,496
middle 50%: $28,777 – $54,227
Median · 10 years out
$50,676
middle 50%: $40,765 – $67,570

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Casper College's associate program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $27,959 one year after graduating, rising to $50,676 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $40,654 for this field, ranking 25th of 35 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.7 yrs
≈ $13,145 total interest

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